J035--Elevator Upgrade NRM Construction Project 556-24-115 James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL 60064

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is soliciting proposals for elevator modernization and upgrade services at the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, Illinois, under solicitation number 36C77626R0048. The project involves complete renovation and upgrade of eight elevators and cart lifts across six buildings, including comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, and architectural work to achieve as-new condition finishes. Prospective contractors must demonstrate previous performance as prime contractor on at least two modernizing elevator construction projects of at least $4 million each with a minimum 365-day performance period for medical facilities requiring uninterrupted service, and proposed Elevator Mechanics/Technicians must possess appropriate certifications and at least five years of industry experience or 10,000 hours of field experience. The Government will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, whereby the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal may be awarded without evaluating other submissions. The Request for Information deadline was April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, and the final proposal submission deadline is May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET; a mandatory pre-proposal site visit was conducted on March 31, 2026.

This contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration, with offerors required to maintain certification at both proposal submission and award. The estimated contract value ranges from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, classified under NAICS code 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a firm fixed-price award structure and a 548-calendar-day performance period following receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates established for Cook County, Illinois, Buy American construction materials provisions, limitations on subcontracting restricting payments to non-certified SDVOSB/VOSB firms to 75 percent of government-paid amounts, and extensive infection control and safety protocols specific to healthcare facility operations. Key performance requirements include maintaining continuous building operations with only one elevator out of service per building at any time, day-shift work restrictions (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), phased elevator closures, and complete system commissioning and closeout by Day 547. The project is located at the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center at 3001 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, Illinois 60064.